Cedent
Senior Ruby and Node Developer (Durham, NC)
Cedent, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Job Title: Senior Ruby and Node Developer
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Ruby and Node Developer with 8+ years of experience in Ruby development and 4+ years of experience working with Node.js. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of software design, architecture, and a passion for refactoring applications to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.
You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing back-end systems and ensuring that our applications are built using modern development practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and refactoring of Ruby and Node.js applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions. Refactor and optimize legacy codebases, improving application performance and simplifying the overall architecture. Work on integrating third-party APIs and services within applications. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Perform code reviews, provide mentorship, and foster a collaborative environment. Work on troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing application performance. Required Skills and Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in Ruby on Rails development. 4+ years of experience in Node.js development. Proven experience in refactoring and optimizing existing applications. Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and best practices. Proficient in working with RESTful APIs, databases (SQL, NoSQL), and server-side technologies. Experience with version control systems (Git). Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes). Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team. Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with microservices architecture. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS). Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Ruby and Node Developer with 8+ years of experience in Ruby development and 4+ years of experience working with Node.js. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of software design, architecture, and a passion for refactoring applications to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.
You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing back-end systems and ensuring that our applications are built using modern development practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and refactoring of Ruby and Node.js applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions. Refactor and optimize legacy codebases, improving application performance and simplifying the overall architecture. Work on integrating third-party APIs and services within applications. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Perform code reviews, provide mentorship, and foster a collaborative environment. Work on troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing application performance. Required Skills and Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in Ruby on Rails development. 4+ years of experience in Node.js development. Proven experience in refactoring and optimizing existing applications. Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and best practices. Proficient in working with RESTful APIs, databases (SQL, NoSQL), and server-side technologies. Experience with version control systems (Git). Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes). Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team. Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with microservices architecture. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS). Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.